Author: On Common Ground News

DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry will host Adoption Day in DeKalb on Friday, Nov. 22, as part of National Adoption Month.  The DeKalb Adoption Day Ceremony finalizing forever family adoptions will be in person at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Judicial Tower in Court Room 5D beginning at 1 p.m.  November is recognized as National Adoption Month. The purpose of National Adoption Month is to focus attention on children in the Child Welfare system waiting to be adopted. National Adoption Day is Saturday, Nov. 23,  Judge Gregory A. Adams, Judge Tangela Barrie, H Judge Shondeana Morris, Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Marquis Green, 27, of Auburn, GA has been arrested for murder and numerous theft charges in connection with a 60-year-old man who hadn’t been heard from in weeks. Police arrested Green at a restaurant in Duluth, authorities said today, Nov. 15.   The investigation began on Oct. 29. Gwinnett Police officers responded to 1241 Mount Vernon Drive in Lawrenceville for a welfare check on Robert Terry, 60, who had not been heard from in several weeks.  Officers found Terry dead in the home.  The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s ’Office performed an autopsy, ruling Terry’s death a homicide. According…

LITHONIA, GA – A new wellness sanctuary dedicated to holistic skin care has opened its doors in downtown Lithonia, bringing advanced, natural skin treatments to the community. The Corrective Skin Care & Wellness Sanctuary, located at 6868 Main Street, offers a range of services for individuals seeking radiant, healthy skin. CEO and owner Jacynth Hall celebrated the grand opening on November  2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by over three dozen friends, family members, and dignitaries from across metro Atlanta and beyond. Lithonia Mayor Shameka Reynolds, who assisted with the ribbon-cutting, expressed her enthusiasm for the new skin care sanctuary,…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested a mother and daughter after they punched a Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) employee and kidnapped two children at an indoor trampoline park during a court-mandated visitation.  The mother, Starlita Moore, and her 19-year-old daughter, Teisha Schulters, were both arrested during a traffic stop in Alabama, after fleeing the scene. Moore was charged with two counts of kidnapping, interstate interference with custody, battery, simple battery, and cruelty to children in the 3rd degree.  Schulters was charged with two counts of kidnapping and interstate interference with custody.  Both children were…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — In an effort to expand educational opportunities for students in District 2, DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears has donated $50,000 to the DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. The funding will support science-focused field trips for schools within the district, providing invaluable hands-on learning experiences for students who might not otherwise have the chance to explore beyond the classroom. “The incredible wonders of science truly come alive when students step out of the classroom and into the world,” Spears remarked. “By supporting these field trips, we’re not just covering expenses but opening doors to imagination and possibilities. Every…

DECATUR, GA– DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will hold a Thanksgiving Break Camp on Nov. 25 – 27, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The cost of the camp is $10 per day for children ages 5-13. Each participant must provide his or her own breakfast, lunch and snack. To register, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Online” button. Residents can also register in person at any of the locations listed below: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center, 4885 Elam Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 Gresham Recreation Center, 3113 Gresham Road, Atlanta,…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22, at 8:30 a.m. at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave., Conyers To join by Zoom please use the link below. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85798207316?pwd=EXkt4TwmJ1ydHdpYiktvwN8WmpgGfA.1 Meeting ID: 879 1607 4518 Passcode: 906441 By Phone:  1-929-436-2866 For more information, contact Robert Amos at 706-552-4470 or Michelle Conner 706-431-0477.